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Are you a veteran looking for legal assistance? More than 10,000 veterans have been helped by 3,000 Texas attorneys through the Texas Lawyers for Texas Veterans program. Learn where to find help in your community.

Pamphlets on various legal topics are available and provided for as a public service by the State Bar of Texas and TYLA. The public is free to download these pamphlets, or request copies.

I was the first. Vote for Me! brings to life the important firsts in United States and Texas history who are part of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) standards for Texas elementary students.

The Oyez, Oyez, Oh Yay! website focuses on the landmark court decisions that Texas students must know to be successful in preparing for the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) assessment tests in U.S. government and history.

The Texas Bar Private Insurance Exchange is a multi-carrier private exchange designed for State Bar of Texas members, their staff, and dependents. Available to both individuals and employer groups, the exchange offers a wide range of health insurance choices and more. Get details at memberbenefits.com/texasbar.

The State Bar of Texas has added Fastcase as a free legal research benefit alongside a newly expanded Casemaker service. Texas attorneys now have unprecedented free access to two legal research services. Log in to My Bar Page for access. Full details

Proposed Revisions to Certification Standards: The Texas Board of Legal Specialization is considering revisions to some Standards for Certification. View the Summary of Revisions. Anyone who has comments or suggestions may provide them to TBLS through March 31, 2015. Please send your comments to tbls@texasbar.com or TBLS, 505 E. Huntland Dr., Ste. 400, LB 28, Austin, TX 78752.

A panel discussion at the 2014 Grievance Symposium focused on the recent barratry civil remedies legislation, traditional criminal and disciplinary prosecutions, and other remedies to combat barratry. Watch a video from the discussion.

At its September meeting, the State Bar Board of Directors approved the Bar’s 2015 Legislative Program. Pre-filing of legislation begins on Nov. 10 and the 84th Legislative Session begins on Jan. 13, 2015. View the 2015 Legislative Program.

The State Bar of Texas Member Discount Program features everything from computers, financial services, office supplies and insurance plans to vacations, tickets, and more. Log on to texasbar.com/discounts and start saving today!